The Safina Society Podcast The Art of Contemplation || NBF 506 || Dr Shadee Elmasry
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Nov 3, 2025 Explore the transformative power of contemplation with Dr. Shadee Elmasry as he reveals how dua and actions can shift our destinies. Discover the duality of sadness in Islam, distinguishing beneficial sorrow from paralyzing despair. Learn about the significance of attending janazah and the role of good character in inviting others to faith. Delve into the balance between Tasawwuf and legalism, and why the Seerah offers a richer understanding of lived Islam than strict fiqh alone. Finally, find solace in the idea that hardships purify the soul.
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How Dua Interacts With Destiny
- Dua can alter qadr by changing conditions or reducing harm rather than canceling destiny outright.
- Shadee Elmasry explains conditional destiny (al-qadr al-muallak) and ways dua or deeds lessen outcomes.
Choose Constructive Sadness
- Avoid the sadness that paralyzes action and prevents good deeds, since Iblis uses it to stop you.
- Seek contemplative sadness that detaches you from dunya and motivates righteous work.
From Engineer To Funeral Director
- A local funeral director became dedicated after volunteering to wash and bury a body, then trained and opened a funeral business.
- Shadee Elmasry used this to show how involvement in janazah work transforms priorities and empathy.